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Description for Rhoeo Spathacea Tricolor, Rhoeo Variegated

Plant height: 5 - 9 inches

Plant spread: 4 - 6 inches

Rhoeo spathacea is the synonym of Tradescantia spathacea. Moses in the Cradle is a rather succulent herb with a dense cluster of sturdy sword-shaped leaves arising from a trunklike stem. The leaves are a dark teal-tinged forest green on top and vivid violet underneath. The small white three-petaled flowers are hidden in boat-shaped purple bracts nestled in the leaf axils. Flowers and seed are produced all year. Probably, the boat-shaped bracts with a small white flower in the middle look like an eye.

Common name(s): Moses in the Cradle, Oysterplant, Boatlily, Moses-in-a-boat

Flower colours: White with blue blush

Bloom time: Seasonal bloomer

Max reachable height: 0.50 to 1 feet

Difficulty to grow: Easy to grow

Planting and care

In most areas, Rhoeo is considered an annual, though in fact, it is a tender perennial. Rhoeo is hardy only in USDA plant hardiness zones 9-11. This means that it can only tolerate temperatures down to about 20 degrees F (-6 degrees C) before they are killed off. Keep in mind that this is the temperature that will kill them.

Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

Soil: Well-drained soil

Water: Medium

Temperature: 20 degrees C to 30 degrees C

Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Caring for Rhoeo Spathacea Tricolor

Water the tricolor rhoeo once per week.

Water slowly and deeply down through the roots.

In the first growing season, it is especially important to maintain a consistent watering schedule to ensure a strong, healthy root system.

During the warm months, let the topsoil dry out between waterings, but not the bottom soil.

Typical uses of Rhoeo Spathacea Tricolor

Special features: As a houseplant, grow in hanging baskets or along shelves. Outdoors, it forms an excellent ground cover. Rock gardens. Borders.